PRODUCTION NOTES
On a cold Tuesday afternoon in December of 1956, four of the greatest musical innovators
of the time, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley, united at Sun
Records in Memphis, Tennessee for a somewhat accidental gathering. These renowned
revolutionaries spontaneously created a collection of music deemed so original; there
was hardly a classification for what transpired. Word leaked of this impromptu jam session,
in which the boys were dubbed the Million Dollar Quartet, and history was made. The
foursome never reunited again.
Leading up to that fateful night, Cash, Perkins, and Presley’s careers had already
skyrocketed. Once touring partners and friends, their paths bisected by chance that night,
while Jerry Lee Lewis was the new kid in town. There was one man in all their lives who
perhaps was the unsung hero, the man who nurtured the genius in each of them: the
“Father of rock’n’roll” and Sun Records owner, Sam Phillips.
Unlike other producers of the time, Phillips took an active role in the recording process,
encouraging and coaxing the artists to generate a sound from the depths of their
capabilities. Even under scrutiny from the public, Phillips urged his artists to disregard the
temptation to adopt the mainstream tactics of other contemporaries, despite the lure of
success. In his rudimentary, one room studio, Phillips sparked innovation and launched
careers, including those of B.B. King, Roy Orbison and Ike Turner, in addition to the four
artists included in the Million Dollar Quartet.
Phillips often found himself deserted by his aspiring young talents as they sought big
paychecks and star reputations that Sun Records simply could not deliver. Lost in the
spotlight of stardom, Cash, Perkins and Presley, among others, moved on in their ambition
for fame. Only later on in their careers did they come to fully appreciate the contribution
made by Phillips, in his constant respect and fostering of artistic imagination and
individuality. Jerry Lee Lewis was the only member of the Million Dollar Quartet to remain
loyal to Sun Records, until 1963. He moved to Mercury Records and experienced a career
rebirth as a country artist starting in 1968. Yet, no matter what path to success his artists
traveled along in pursuit of their careers, the spirit of Phillips and his vision live on in the
music each of them created.
Innovators of Rock’n’roll by Kyrstin Andrews • Reprinted with permission by Village Theatre
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MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET SONG LIST
Blue Suede Shoes....................................................................................................................Ensemble
Real Wild Child..................................................................................................... Jerry Lee Lewis, lead
Matchbox......................................................................................................................Carl Perkins, lead
Who Do You Love?....................................................................................................Carl Perkins, lead
Folsom Prison Blues...............................................................................................Johnny Cash, lead
Fever....................................................................................................................................... Dyanne, lead
Memories Are Made Of This.................................................................................Elvis Presley, lead
That’s All Right...........................................................................................................Elvis Presley, lead
Brown Eyed Handsome Man..............................................................................................Ensemble
Down By The Riverside.........................................................................................................Ensemble
Sixteen Tons / My Babe....................................................Johnny Cash, lead / Carl Perkins, lead
Long Tall Sally.............................................................................................................Elvis Presley, lead
Peace In The Valley...................................................................................................Elvis Presley, lead
I Walk the Line..........................................................................................................Johnny Cash, lead
I Hear You Knockin’......................................................................................................... Dyanne, lead
Party................................................................................................................................Elvis Presley, lead
Great Balls of Fire................................................................................................ Jerry Lee Lewis, lead
Hound Dog...................................................................................................................Elvis Presley, lead
Riders in the Sky......................................................................................................Johnny Cash, lead
See You Later, Alligator..........................................................................................Carl Perkins, lead
Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On........................................................................ Jerry Lee Lewis, lead

BIOGRAPHIES (IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE)
SHAUN WHITLEY
(Carl Perkins) is
thrilled to be a part
of this production.
He is a multiinstrumentalist,
actor, composer,
and Jeff-nominated music director.
Some Chicago credits include: A
Midsummer Night’s Dream (Flute/
Thisbe) with Chicago Shakespeare
Theater, Pump Boys and Dinettes (Jim)
with Drury Lane Theater - Oakbrook,
Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story (Tommy,
u/s Buddy Holly) with Drury Lane
Theater - Water Tower, Uncle Vanya
(Telegin) with TUTA, and Cotton Patch
Gospel (Bass/Mandolin) with Provision
Theater. He studied acting at RADA in
London. Thanks to the producers and
creative team for this amazing
opportunity. Love to both of his
families, and most especially to Meg.

SEAN SULLIVAN
(Johnny Cash)
hails from Ohio
and has lived and
worked in Chicago
since 2002. He’s an
ensemble member
with BackStage
Theatre Co. As an actor and designer
he’s performed with Timeline Theatre
Company in Fiorello! as Floyd and The
Children’s Hour as Joe; with Lifeline
Theatre as M’Ling in The Island of
Dr. Moreau; and most recently, Sean
was nominated for a Jeff Award for
Best Actor in a Principle Role with
Shattered Globe Theatre in Requiem
for a Heavyweight. He wants to thank
his family and friends, his parents
Mike and Susan and his best friend
and wife, Megan.

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BIOGRAPHIES
LANCE LIPINSKY
(Jerry Lee Lewis) While
other kids were doing
their homework,
Lance was studying
his dad’s record
collection of people
like Elvis, Roy Orbison,
and his hero, Jerry Lee Lewis. These
strong convictions for the past
consumed his lifestyle and dedicated
his career to the modern underground
Rockabilly movement. Now at age 24,
this Texas native combines these styles
in his own original music similar to
early rock ‘n’ roll, classic country and
even a touch of 1960’s pop. His
energetic live shows have led him all
over the world, even to making his
national television debut at the original
Ryman Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN.
Check out www.lancelipinsky.com for
updates on his first album recording,
which uses all analog equipment to
emulate the timeless sound of the
1950’s and 60’s.
BRANDON BENNETT
(Elvis Presley), a native
son of Ponchatoula,
Louisiana, began his
singing career as a
small boy, influenced
mainly by his greatgrandfather. His
talent, along with his natural
resemblance to The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll,
has enabled him to perform with
legendary stars like The Jordanaires, DJ
Fontana, The Sweet Inspirations, and
more. Brandon has been honored with
several international awards, including
prestigious honors from Elvis Presley
Enterprises, Inc. He joins the cast of
MDQ after performing for the past two
years with the stage production The
Elvis Story in Quebec, Canada. Go to
www.brandonbennettlive.com
to find out more about Brandon.

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DAN LEALI
(Fluke/Drummer)
A native of the
Chicago aea, Dan has
performed live or
on recordings with
such artists as jazz
trumpeter Randy
Brecker, songwriters Jewel, Liz Phair, Peter
Himmelman and Robbie Fulks, Poi Dog
Pondering, Fareed Haque, bluesman John
Primer, and Liquid Soul. He has performed
on television and radio jingles, as well as
arcade and video game soundtracks, and
maintains a private teaching practice.
Last, but most certainly not least, Dan
is also a founding member of the band
Tributosaurus, currently celebrating its
10th year as the “Civil War Re-Creationists
of Rock and Roll.” He would like to thank
his family and close friends for their love
and support, especially Kim, and is proud
to be a new member of the MDQ family!
BRAD S. BER
(Jay Perkins,
Bass player)
For the past decade
Brad has been
a professional
upright bass player
specializing in
rockabilly, blues and American roots
music. After a semester studying music
business at Columbia College, Brad left
to join the music business as a performer.
He has been honored to play alongside
a wide array of artists, from original Sun
artists to exciting new national acts. He
has worn many hats, from recording
artist and performer to songwriter
and recording engineer. He credits his
spirituality as a primary influence to his
performing and creativity, and is honored
for the opportunity to play with this
exciting company.

BIOGRAPHIES
TIM DECKER
(Sam Phillips)
has been with
the Chicago of
production of Million
Dollar Quartet for
over two years. While
performing 8 shows
a week, he has also found time to land
a recurring role on Boss starring Kelsey
Grammar, directed by Gus Van Sant,
(STARZ), and appear in an episode
of Detroit 187 (ABC). Other projects
include TV: Turks (CBS), Cupid (ABC),
The Untouchables (Paramount), Missing
Persons (ABC), and Feature Film: Dirty
Work, Joshua, Charming Billy. Stage
roles have included many Chicago and
Regional theatres including: Goodman,
American Theater Co., Chicago
Shakespeare, Drury Lane, Milwaukee
Rep, Playhouse On The Square, Famous
Door, Bailiwick, American Blues Theatre,
Next, Noble Fool, and Stage Left. The
Jospeh Jefferson Committee has
recognized Tim’s work in Toys in the
Attic (American Blues), The Dresser
(Shattered Globe) and Prin (Wildlife
Theatre). Tim has also paid a lot of bills
over the years shooting commercials
and doing voice over work for major
radio and television ad campaigns.
However, the accomplishment Tim is
most proud of is his family, whom he
thanks for their support.
JOHANNA MCKENZIE
MILLER (Dyanne)
(begins 2/12)
Chicago Credits
include Rock and
Roll at Goodman
Theatre; The Wild
Duck and Carousel,
a joint production with Long Wharf
Theatre in CT, at Court Theatre; Three
Musketeers and A Winter’s Tale at
Chicago Shakespeare Theatre; White
Christmas, For The Boys, 42nd Street,
The Music Man, Hairspray, Thoroughly
Modern Millie, and Beauty and the
Beast at Marriott Theatre. Johanna has
also sung at The Lyric Opera of Chicago,

at Utah Festival Opera, with The Ravinia
Festival Orchestra and she is thrilled to
be joining the cast of MDQ and to sing
some good old Rock and Roll!
CHRISTOPHER
DAMIANO (U/S
Johnny Cash/ Sam
Phillips) Christopher
Damiano (u/s Johnny
Cash, Sam Phillips) is
thrilled to be part of
Million Dollar Quartet.
Raised in Atlanta, Christopher moved to
Chicago four years ago. Chicago credits
include Sugar at Drury Lane Oakbrook,
Theo Ubique’s productions of Evita
(Che, Jeff Award Non-Equity) and
Jacques Brel’s Lonesome Losers of the
Night (Man 1, Jeff Award Non-Equity).
He played guitar for Lil’ Buds Children’s
Theatre productions of Those Silly
Reindeer and Still Life with Iris. He plays
with the bluegrass band Groundspeed
www.groundspeedbg.com and with
the Italian folk/jazz group I Monelli
monelli.razorfilms.com.
COLTE JULIAN (U/S
Jerry Lee Lewis) is
excited to be joining
such an amazing
production. This
music has been
coursing through his
veins since he was a
little guy growing up on the farm in
Oklahoma. He started playing piano at
9 after hearing his Pawpaw’s Jerry Lee
Lewis records. He then continued with
music to graduate with degrees from
Oklahoma State University and Arizona
State University. Following a move to
NYC, Colte has traveled across the
country and high seas as an actor,
singer, and pianist. He would like to
thank his incredible family for their
undying love and support and Michael
at The Roster Agency for helping him
get here! www.coltejulian.com

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BIOGRAPHIES
MICHAEL MONROE
GOODMAN (U/S
Johnny Cash/Carl
Perkins/Elvis Presley), a
proud native of
Kentucky, was a
full-time musician in
Louisville before
moving to Chicago a year ago to return
to his love of theatre. His passion for
American roots music stems from his
childhood backstage at the Grand Ole
Opry with mentor and family friend Bill
Monroe. Michael continues to record
music he classifies as “Kentucky Fried
Tonk” while pursuing theatre and film.
He credits all of his success to his
musical influences, the acting
instructors at Green Shirt Studios, and
last, but not least, his faith in God. Learn
more at michaelgoodmanonline.com
WHITNEY KRAUS
JONES (U/S Dyanne)
is making her
Chicago debut. After
graduating from Ball
State University and
the American
Academy of Dramatic
Arts, Whitney moved to Chicago to
pursue her career. She is thrilled and
humbled to work with such a stellar
cast in this amazing production. A
huge “thank you” to Justin, Mom, Dad,
friends, family, Stephanie at Lily’s for
everything. Without your continued
support, none of this would be possible.
Past favorite shows include Syncope
(Short Film), Brighton Beach Memoirs,
Beauty and the Beast, Dancing at
Lughnasa, and Godspell.
WhitneyKrausJones.com
COLIN ESCOTT (Co-Book Author) left
university in England in 1970, and while
most of his friends went to Katmandu
or off to work with the poor and
disenfranchised, Colin went to Memphis
in search of the shaking music. Later, he
wrote the book Good Rockin’ Tonight—
Sun Records and the Birth of Rock ‘n’
Roll, upon which Million Dollar Quartet
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is loosely based. He also co-produced
and co-wrote Hank Williams—Honky
Tonk Blues for PBS and BBC and wrote
the definitive biography of Williams.
Currently living in rural Tennessee, he is a
consultant to Time Life Music.
FLOYD MUTRUX (Co-Book Author,
Co-Director) has written, directed or
produced 50 films including American
Hot Wax (Village Voice Best Picture-Best
Director), Urban Cowboy, Up in Smoke,
Hollywood Knights, Aloha Bobby & Rose,
The Untouchables, as well as the Emmywinning “Drug Wars,” “American Me”
and “Dick Tracy” at Disney, where he
co-wrote Ice Cube’s new football movie.
He is currently working on four movies
including Dancing with Myself for John
Travolta, and a number of rock’n’roll
musical stage bios with Colin Escott,
including shows about Fats Domino
and “The Alan Freed Show,” and is workshopping Baby’s It’s You, the Shirelles bio,
in Los Angeles.
ERIC SCHAEFFER (Co-Director) is the
Artistic Director/co-founder of Signature
Theatre in Arlington, VA. Directing credits
include Kiss of the Spider Woman, Glory
Days, The Witches of Eastwick, Saving
Aimee, My Fair Lady, Nevermore, The
Highest Yellow, One Red Flower, Allegro,
110 in the Shade, Hedwig and the Angry
Inch, The Gospel According to Fishman,
Grand Hotel, The Fix and Sondheim
musicals Merrily We Roll Along, Sunday
in the Park with George, Passion, Into the
Woods, Company, Assassins, Sweeney Todd,
Follies, and Pacific Overtures. BROADWAY:
Glory Days, Putting It Together. NATIONAL
TOURS: big, the musical; Barbie™ Live in
Fairytopia™. OFF-BROADWAY: Sweet
Adeline (City Center Encores! Great
American Musicals in Concert), Under the
Bridge. LONDON: Royal Drury Lane &
Prince of Wales Theatres: The Witches of
Eastwick. He has worked regionally at
Mark Taper Forum, Ford’s Theatre, Marriott
Theatre and the Kennedy Center where
he served as the Artistic Director for the
Sondheim Celebration. He was named
2002 Washingtonian of the Year, and has

BIOGRAPHIES
received five Helen Hayes Awards along
with an additional 23 nominations for
Outstanding Direction and six Helen
Hayes Awards for Outstanding Musical.
CHUCK MEAD (Musical Arranger)
For the past ten years, singer/ songwriter/
guitarist Chuck Mead has stood at the
forefront of the alternative country
explosion as co-founder and leader of
Country Music Association Award winning
and three-time Grammy Award™ nominee
BR549. The band has appeared on “Good
Morning America,” “Entertainment
Tonight,” “The Late Show with David
Letterman,” “Late Night with Conan
O’Brien,” MTV, VH1 and the BBC. After
releasing six critically acclaimed albums,
two hit EPs and producing two successful
tribute records (Dressed in Black: A Tribute
to Johnny Cash and Lonesome On’ry
and Mean: A Tribute to Waylon Jennings)
Chuck is currently finishing his first solo
recordings. Million Dollar Quartet is Chuck’s
first foray into musical theater.
ETHAN DEPPE (Musical Coordinator)
Ethan Deppe is a composer, music
director and instrumentalist based in
Chicago. Composing credits include
music written for Chicago Shakespeare
Theater, Slant Theatre Project, and Theo
Ubique as well as the short film The
Meaning of Hemingway and 4 original
musicals. Ethan also composes for 4
Elements Music, a New York City based
composing house that produces music
for television and film. A Jeff nominated
music director and instrumentalist,
Ethan’s work has been heard in theatres
in and around Chicago including
Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Drury
Lane, Theatre at the Center, Next Theatre,
Noble Fool, American Theater Company,
Stage 773, Bailiwick, Apple Tree and
Theo Ubique.
ADAM KOCH (Scenic Designer) Recent
regional credits include the Washington
D.C. world premiere of the new musical
Rooms (Metrostage and Geva Theatre
Center, directed by Scott Schwartz), Kiss
of the Spiderwoman (Signature Theatre,
directed by Eric Schaeffer), the 30th

anniversary production of The Colored
Museum (Crossroads Theatre Company),
the New York Musical Theatre Festival’s
world premiere of Bonnie & Clyde (directed
by Mark Waldrop), A Tuna Christmas
(Human Race Theatre Company), Tick, Tick,
Boom! (Metrostage), Little Shop of Horrors
(Paper Mill Playhouse), Frozen, Brooklyn
Bo’, and The Sound of Music. Upcoming
projects include: Godspell (Syracuse Stage),
See What I Wanna See (Signature Theatre,
directed by Matthew Gardiner). Additional
credits include: Side Show, Hello Again, Trust,
The Little Prince, The Mousetrap, Death of a
Salesman, The Secret G’, The Odd Couple, The
Music Man, Rumors and Woyzec (costumes).
Awards include: United States Institute
of Theater Technology 2007 Oren Parker
Award for Excellence in Scene Design
and the 2007 Kennedy Center Design
Fellowship Member of United Scenic
Artists U.S.A. 829.
KEITH PARHAM (Lighting Designer)
is a company member of TUTA Theatre,
where recent credits include Uncle
Vanya, It’s Only the End of the World,
Tracks, Huddersfield, Still Life in Color and
Rules for Good Manners in the Modern
World (Chicago and NY). Other credits
include Gas for Less at Goodman, 9 Parts
of Desire and The Adding Machine at Next
Theatre (Associate Artist) and Adding
Machine: A Musical off-Broadway. He
has also designed numerous shows for
companies including Writers’ Theatre,
Northlight Theater, Timeline Theatre
(Associate Artist) Lookingglass Theatre
Company, Chicago Opera Theater,
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, European
Repertory Theatre, Rivendell Theatre
Ensemble and Theatre Wit.
CARYN KLEIN (Costume Designer) has
had the pleasure of being part of the
costume community in Chicago for 25
years. Caryn’s designs have been seen
on the stages of Apple Tree Theater, Oak
Park Shakespeare Festival, Drury Lane
Oakbrook and Martinique Theaters,
Victory Gardens and Candlelight Dinner
Playhouse. She has designed costumes
for commercial productions of Bleacher
Bums and the premier of Transference.
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BIOGRAPHIES
Caryn founded Costume Exchange Inc.
in 1994, a center for the creation and
construction of high quality costumes
for theater, dance and opera. In 2001
Costume Exchange and Steppenwolf
Theatre merged. Caryn is now the
costume director for Steppenwolf and
manages the Steppenwolf Theatre
costume shop and is honored to build
costumes for other Chicago companies
including Chicago Shakespeare Theatre,
Court Theatre, Chicago Children’s Theatre,
Goodman Theatre, Hubbard Street Dance
Co., Lookingglass Theatre, Chicago Opera
Theater and The Lyric Opera.
KAI HARADA (Sound Designer) attended
Yale University for two years before
leaving to pursue a career in theatrical
sound design. As associate to sound
designer Tony Meola, he has worked on
such projects as A Christmas Carol; The
Sound of Music; Disney’s Der Glöckner von
Notre Dame; Kiss Me, Kate; Sweet Smell
of Success and Wicked. He is also the
Sound Supervisor for Wicked worldwide.
Regional and off-Broadway designs
include Norman’s Ark, A Tale of Two Cities,
Heaven Help Us!, Under the Bridge and
Barbie™ Live! in Fairytopia™.
BRIGITTE MUTRUX (Original Movement
Coordinator) grew up in Oslo, Norway, and
studied dance and theater there and at
Cambridge. She ended up in Los Angeles
where she studied theater, married Floyd
and had two girls, Stella and Chaia. She
acted as movement coordinator for
Million Dollar Quartet at the Seaside
Music Theater in Florida and at the Village
Theatre in Washington. She most recently
choreographed Baby It’s You, the Shirelles
bio in Los Angeles. She has designed a
new MOBIL clothing concept, written a
new film noir, Stella by Starlight, and is
co-writing the book for a musical play
entitled Someday My Prince Will Come.
TELSEY + COMPANY (Casting)
Broadway/Tours: Streetcar, Leap of Faith,
Evita, The Best Man, Newsies, Magic/Bird,
Porgy and Bess, Godspell, SPIDER-MAN,
Sister Act, Priscilla, Memphis, Rock of Ages,
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Wicked, Bring It On, The Addams Family.
Off-Broadway: Carrie (MCC), Rent, Atlantic,
Signature. www.telseyandco.com
MAGGIE O’DONNELL (Production
Stage Manager) is thrilled to be a part
of the Chicago premiere of Million
Dollar Quartet. She most recently stage
managed the Chicago production of
Altar Boyz. Other credits from Maggie’s
20 years in Chicago include James
Lapine’s The 25th Annual Putnam County
Spelling Bee, Bob Falls’ production of
Frank’s Home at the Goodman Theatre
starring Peter Weller, Joseph and the
Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the
Chicago Theatre with Donny Osmond,
Sons of Don Juan with Robert Cuccioli at
San Jose Repertory Theatre, A Streetcar
Named Desire at Steppenwolf Theatre
with Gary Sinise and Rehearsal for the
Apocalypse at Remains Theatre with the
late Del Close. Maggie also served as
resident stage manager at Court Theatre
and Northlight Theatre.
PATIA BARTLETT (Stage Manager)
is excited to be working on this
project. Chicago credits include
Lookingglass Theatre Company: Our
Town, Hephaestus (‘05, ‘08), Lookingglass
Alice (‘05, ‘07, ‘08), Black Diamond,
The Wooden Breeks, Sita Ram, Hillbilly
Antigone, The Secret in the Wings, Race,
Hard Times (Philadelphia & Chicago),
Summertime; Remy Bumppo Theatre
Company: The Marriage of Figaro,
The Voysey Inheritance, Brontë, The
Philadelphia Story, The Real Thing, The
Best Man, Power, Aren’t We All, A Delicate
Balance, Some Americans Abroad, Top
Girls. Also Creede Repertory Theatre:
Ruthless! & Eleemosynary.
MATT MARSDEN (Production Manager)
is production manager for Eighty-Eight
Entertainment, the company that brings
Beethoven, As I Knew Him, Monsieur
Chopin, and George Gershwin Alone to
stages around the globe. Matt is also the
production manager at the Royal George
Theatre in Chicago where he has been
part of the teams for HATS! The Musical;

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Forbidden Broadway: SVU; and I Love You,
You’re Perfect, Now Change. Matt has also
worked for Olympic City at the 1996
Olympic Games; as a project manager for
Becker Studios, Inc., and worked to open
Chicago’s Drury Lane Theatre (at Water
Tower Place) on their inaugural shows
The Full Monty and Mornings at Seven.
Thanks to all who make show biz fun, but
especially, Nettie.
ALAN WASSER & ALLAN WILLIAMS
(General Management), along with
Aaron Lustbader and Mark Shacket,
oversee and supervise Tony Award
Productions, The Phantom of the Opera,
Spider-Man Turn Off The Dark, and How
to Succeed in Business Without Really
Trying on Broadway, Million Dollar
Quartet Off-Broadway, and Phantom
in Las Vegas. Upcoming productions
include Lysistrata Jones, Private Lives
and The Nutty Professor.
MARCIE ROMAN (Company Manager)
is thrilled to be working with the
amazingly talented group of theater
artists on Million Dollar Quartet. A
graduate of Northwestern University,
she spent many years working in
the trenches on film and television
productions, including My Best Friend’s
Wedding, Early Edition, Return to Me,
and Green Street Hooligans. Love to her
family and XO to her two little rock and
rollers, Abby and Ben.
RELEVANT THEATRICALS (Producer)
is a commercial production company
headed by Gigi Pritzker and Ted Rawlins,
dedicated to developing new work for
the stage. Current projects include: F.
Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby, which
premiered at the Guthrie Theatre and is
on course to open in London next year;
Snapshots, a new musical with book
by David Stern and music and lyrics by
Stephen Schwartz; and a new musical
version of Dennis The Menace. Relevant’s
sister company, Odd Lot Entertainment,
develops and produces outstanding new
film properties. Current productions
include the feature “Rabbit Hole,” based

on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play by
David Lindsay-Abaire, starring Nicole
Kidman and Dianne Wiest, and directed
by John Cameron Mitchell. Relevant
Theatricals is proud to be part of the
producing team that developed Million
Dollar Quartet.
JOHN COSSETTE PRODUCTIONS
(Producer) was founded by John Cossette
whose 30 year career in the music
industry as an innovative producer of
large scale events was legendary. John
produced the Grammy’s, the BET awards,
the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta and a
star studded concert in Central Park. He
was deeply involved with MusiCares and
the EJ Jackson Foundation which helps
to feed the homeless in Los Angeles.
Under the direction of Rita Cossette the
company will continue to develop and
produce music related entertainment.
APOLLO THEATER is a lush venue with
a prestigious reputation, located in the
heart of Chicago’s fashionable Lincoln
Park neighborhood. Built in 1978 and
twice renovated, the Apollo boasts a
three-quarter thrust stage with 440
plush seats configured in just eleven
rows, allowing audiences a theatrical
experience unparalleled in intimacy and
accessibility. Acquired by Michael Leavitt
and Fox Theatricals in 1991 and then by
producer Rob Kolson and his company
Rob Kolson Creative Productions in
1996, the Apollo has maintained its
stellar record of presenting high quality
theatrical entertainment. Recent
successes have included Always...Patsy
Cline, Buddy...The Buddy Holly Story,
Robert Dubac’s long-running one man
show The Male Intellect: an oxymoron?,
Neil Simon’s timeless classic The Odd
Couple (Female Version) starring Barbara
Eden and Rita McKenzie, Eve Ensler’s The
Vagina Monologues, and a three and a
half year run of Menopause the Musical.
The Apollo is also home to the Emerald
City Theatre Company, Chicago’s only
theatre solely dedicated to family shows;
as well as Baby Wants Candy, Chicago’s
original improv musical.
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